GM's Cruise to Pay Up to $12M After Self-Driving Car Drags Pedestrian

Settlement follows a serious incident involving a Cruise robotaxi in San Francisco, leading to significant corporate changes.

The pedestrian was struck by another vehicle and thrown into the path of the Cruise car, which dragged her 20 feet.
The woman sustained multiple traumatic injuries and was hospitalized but has since been discharged.
Cruise's operations were suspended, and the company faced accusations of withholding evidence.
Several top executives, including the CEO, resigned following the incident.
Cruise plans to resume testing in Arizona with safety drivers behind the wheel.